Authentication Bypass in Security For WooCommerce WordPress Plugin
CVE-2026-123697

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Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Security For WooCommerce
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 November 2026

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-123697?

The Security For WooCommerce plugin for WordPress, affecting versions up to 1.0.16, has a significant flaw that allows unauthenticated users to access a user's current two-factor authentication code or secret. This vulnerability can be exploited to bypass essential security measures, enabling unauthorized access to user accounts on websites utilizing this plugin. It highlights the need for stronger user verification processes to prevent potential exploitation.

Affected Version(s)

Security For WooCommerce 0 <= 1.0.16

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2026-123697 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/58f2562b-e108-46ab-92bb-...
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Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Benjamin Kincses (Dextheking1)
WPScan
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